Jul 14 2026

Penne Bolognese Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Ground beef & Italian sausage, homemade Italian style meat sauce over penne

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Ingredients

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Penne Bolognese Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meat Sauce

    In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Meats

    Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the meat sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Cook together for an additional 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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